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Finding stillness in the middle of all the chaos in our world is challenging, and it’s never been more difficult than during these last months. I believe that learning to be still, returning to our center, that place inside that settles our fears and calms emotions, is a vital survival skill at all times, but

If you’ve ever tried to take a picture of a cat, then you know it typically goes one of a few ways. The picture turns out to be a masterpiece of light and composition with the sweet angel that is your fur darling displayed in their full adorable glory. Or, the snap features a blurry

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Elizabeth from bleuwater: Robert’s asthma and allergy appointment–on his first day home from college for his four-week Christmas break–didn’t go well. The doctor said we could get rid of the cat or put Robert up in a hotel for four weeks. We’ve only had baby Olive for

Kathleen Prasad has been one of the leading voices in the animal Reiki community for more than a decade. The author of several books on animal Reiki, she has been instrumental in helping animal lovers create peace and well-being through her meditation courses and teachings on the power of healing through compassionate presence. Her new

There are all kinds of beliefs about feral cats. That they want to be wild, they can never be tamed, they have to live outside, you have a small window to be able to tame feral kittens. I have heard it all. I have tamed them, and then of course people say they were never

A little over a year later, I still miss my beautiful little girl terribly. I treasure the memories of our time together, even if they’re sometimes more painful than comforting, but that’s as it should be when you’re grieving a loss. Today’s memory goes back to 2014, when Ruby and I sort of “happened” upon

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. Meet Oreo! He loves his holiday rug! #tummyrubtuesday Sent in via

Even though most New Year’s resolutions are abandoned within a month of making them, the New Year is still a good time to start fresh and create some healthy habits for yourself and for your cats. The following tips will help get you started. 1. Feed a species appropriate diet Nutrition is the foundation for

Losing a child is one of the hardest things for any mother to endure, but learning your child is watching over you from afar can bring some much-needed comfort to a grieving heart. At a time when mom Deb Mosberger desperately needed some joy, her deceased son brought her the cheer she so needed by

More people bought dogs than cats Main reason for buying the pets was to entertain the children at home Majority of new pet owners say experience has been a positive one Only half of the new pets have been insured New research (1) from data insight specialist Consumer Intelligence reveals that more than 1 in

A hospital in Richmond, Australia has a  unique security guard: his name is Elwood, and he is a cat. He even  has his own “official” badge. When Elwood first started appearing on the hospital grounds, staff assumed he was a stray, but he actually lives across the street. Much to the delight of hospital staff

When cats are rescued, many of them need extra care and healing before they’re ready to find their forever homes. This is where foster homes come in. In the homes of cat lovers with a special gift for curative care, kitties get better from illnesses, mend from injuries, and learn how to be part of

THE RSPCA have issued an urgent appeal to the general public to stop the usage of glue traps to try and capture rodents – after a cat stuck in FOUR of them needed to be put down. The black and white cat, named Miles by staff at the animal welfare charity, was found trapped by

Do cats make for nosy neighbors? You might as well ask if tigers poop in the jungle because we know the answer is yes! Cats are the busiest of the busybodies thanks to their famous cat curiosity. And while their curiosity is a survival mechanism helping them to know every nook and cranny of their

Although we’ve had to put a pause on outpatient clinics this year, our vets and animal care staff are still hard at work behind the scenes; helping cats and dogs on the streets and in our shelter. Recently we were called out to assist six-year-old Blue, a stray tabby who suddenly found herself with a

What do you and Ricky Gervais, creator of The Office, have in common? You’re both cat lovers! And if your social media feed is anything like his, then you have cat pictures enough to last until the deepest of scrolling is done. On Gervais and partner Jane Fallon’s feeds, you’ll find scads of content featuring

Hi everyone, Today we want to take a closer look at toys that are filled with Valerian of which we’ve used many on our own two cats. Many cat guardians always wonder why cats get so excited over Valerian toys and of course the next natural question is whether it is good or harmful to play

A therapist friend of mine often says “just another flipping growth experience!” when life throws challenges at her. Well, she uses a different “f” word, but you get the idea. Her words always pop into my mind when things get tough – and as far as tough goes, this year wins hands down over any

My friends have heard me complain about my spouse’s loud snoring. A snoring cat, however, has never bothered me. My beloved cat Crispy, who died in 2017, was a notorious snorer. I found her rhythmic respiratory sounds soothing and reassuring. If the environmental sound generator on my nightstand had a “Crispy Snoring” setting, I would

For the vast majority of us, this will be a festive period like no other. As various coronavirus restrictions remain and the temperature drops – and as people are once again forced to make incredibly difficult decisions – we desperately need your help to deliver 100 care packages to vulnerable owners and pets in need

I’ve always loved Clement Clarke Moore’s poem The Night Before Christmas. Over the years, there have been many cat versions of the poem out there, but none better than the one dictated to Harry Shubin by the Ghost of Catmas Future on a dark winter night. T’was the night after the adoption event,And all through the

After making an unexpected human friend, Usagi the cat learned some friendships bloom at the exact right moment. And from these moments of meeting, an everlasting bond of love can grow. As a savvy stray cat, Usagi knew her way around the streets of Montreal. The black cat belonged to a feral colony, but the